US Bridges

I-90 over Stream

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 1 MI NE of Roscoe · Structure no. 101995100000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,400
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying I-90 over Stream in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,634 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90
CrossesStream
Location1 MI NE of Roscoe
RouteInterstate 39
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.45188, -88.99497
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,400 (2023)
Projected traffic23,634 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-90 over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 over Stream carry?

About 29,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns I-90 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.